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one-sidedly

adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a one-sided or biased manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

In a manner which physically favors or uses only one side of something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

adverb

Meaning 3

in a unilateral manner; by means of one part or party

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • they worked out an agreement unilaterally

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: unilaterally

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English one-sided Middle English -ly English -ly English one-sidedly From one-sided + -ly.